During the interactions, CMD Goyal briefed the CEA leadership on NHPC’s key initiatives and ongoing activities across various domains, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to advance India’s power sector. The meetings fostered strengthened coordination and shared commitment towards sustainable energy development.

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The award was presented by Shri Anil Swarup, Former Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Coal, Government of India, and received on behalf of THDCIL by Shri Neeraj Verma, Executive Director (In-Charge), NCR, at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi.

This recognition highlights THDCIL’s commitment to fostering a progressive, people-centric work culture rooted in innovation, transparency, and empathy.

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The award highlights NHPC’s ongoing dedication to sustainable practices and excellence in the renewable energy sector. Executive Director (EDM), NHPC along with other officers from NHPC were also present on the occasion.

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The revised policy aims to promote new capacity additions, especially near coal pitheads, improve long-term procurement planning, and reduce dependence on imported coal. It also seeks to lower the overall cost of coal at power plants, potentially reducing electricity tariffs for consumers, and encourages private investment in the thermal power sector. Implementation will be overseen by Coal India Limited and Singareni Collieries Company Limited, with operational issues managed by an Empowered Committee, as part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance energy security and affordability.

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Bengaluru,20^th March 2025: India’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable power sector is at a critical juncture, with regulatory challenges, financial constraints and policy uncertainties shaping its trajectory. A new report by Primus Partners, ‘The Intersection of Power Sector Regulation & Sustainability Goals in India’, examines these challenges and proposes a roadmap for achieving India’s ambitious 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030. 

The report highlights key regulatory reforms required to accelerate clean energy adoption, stabilize distribution companies (discoms) and boost investor confidence in India’s power sector. It provides actionable recommendations on policy consistency, contract enforcement and infrastructure development to ensure a seamless transition to renewable energy sources. 

Some key insights:

• Strengthening Discom Finances: India’s discoms face accumulated losses of more than ₹6.77 lakh crore (~$82 billion). Financial restructuring, tariff rationalization and direct benefit transfers for subsidies are essential to improve cost recovery and ensure timely payments to renewable energy developers.

• Regulatory Stability and Contract Enforcement: Inconsistent state policies on open access, net metering and PPA (power purchase agreement) renegotiations have deterred long-term investments. Standardizing open access rules, enforcing contract sanctity and improving dispute resolution mechanisms will boost investor confidence.

• Addressing Land and Permit Challenges: Large renewable projects struggle with land acquisition and environmental clearances. While solar parks have eased this for some projects, states lack clear guidelines for land-use change and permitting. Expanding pre-cleared renewable zones and creating GIS-based approval systems (as Rajasthan has done) can streamline processes.

• Grid Infrastructure and Renewable Integration: Transmission bottlenecks have delayed solar and wind projects. The report calls for synchronized grid expansion with renewable targets, enhanced forecasting mechanisms and policy support for large-scale battery storage.

• Emerging Market Mechanisms: India is gradually adopting market-based incentives such as carbon credit trading, green energy certificates and ancillary service markets. Expanding these mechanisms will create a competitive, investment-friendly environment for clean energy.

• International Commitments and Policy Influence: India’s clean energy push aligns with global climate agreements, including its commitments under the Paris Agreement and COP26. Strengthening policy implementation and leveraging international partnerships will be crucial in meeting these sustainability goals. 

The Road Ahead

India stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition. While significant strides have been made in renewable energy adoption, addressing regulatory inconsistencies and financial instability will be critical in sustaining this momentum.

Nikhil Dhaka, Vice President at Primus Partners, stated, “India’s power sector transformation requires a multi-pronged approach. Strengthening discom finances, ensuring regulatory certainty and expanding grid infrastructure will be key to unlocking the full potential of clean energy investments.”

Neetish Kumar, the report’s co-author, commented, “Achieving India’s ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 will require policy commitments as well as sustained regulatory and financial reforms. The success of this transition is contingent on a stable investment climate and robust implementation mechanisms.”

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2. NEW DELHI . Govt to add nearly 3 gigawatts of coal-fired generation in next few months. MINT

3. NEW DELHI .The blending of bio-gas in CNG, piped gas for households mandatory from FY26; Business Line

4 . MUMBAI . IREDA shares gain 87% on listing day; lists over 56% premium on bourses; Receives Strong Investors Response. Business Standard

5. Bengaluru . Must work 3 shifts’: NR Narayana Murthy’s suggestion for infrastructure sector employees; Business Today

6 NEW DELHI .Centre launches auction of 20 critical minerals worth Rs 45,000 crore. Times of India

7. NEW DELHI . DGCA issues circular over reports of planes losing GPS signal over the Middle East; India TV

8. NEW DELHI. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order to extend the tenure of Delhi’s chief secretary Naresh Kumar for a period of 6 months.

9 . NEW DELHI . Proud moments for NTPC Mouda. Both the units of 500 MW are being run by ladies only. Hats off to the women’s power.

10. NEW DELHI . HPCL’s first 100 MW mega solar project at Galiveedu.

11. MUMBAI. Bombay High Court refuses to entertain PIL for expansion of Pune airport; Bar and Bench

12. NEW DELHI . Indian Railways said the travellers had procured food privately and that it was not supplied by the IRCTC;90 passengers had fallen sick due to food poisoning on the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train; Business Today
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13. NEW DELHI . Dr. Ciny Mathew Philip Chief Manager (Corporate Communications & CSR) at Indian Oil received the PRSI National Awards 2023 for PR Research Honour by the Public Relations Society of India.

14. NEW DELHI . HPCL wins 7 awards at PRSI National Awards 2023

15. NEW DELHI . Govt of India has cleared the appointment of Shri Sanjay Mehrotra , ED , Power Finance Corporation of India, as Director ( Finance ) , Grid Controller India

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The inaugural session was graced by Sh. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA. While addressing the inaugural session, he emphasized the crucial need for heightened awareness about cybersecurity in our evolving landscape. The power sector in India serves as the economic backbone, which must be safeguarded against cyber threats. Ensuring the adoption of new technologies with cybersecurity is vital for protecting both machines and manpower.

Sh. S. R. Narasimhan, CMD, GRID-INDIA, while addressing the inaugural session, “said that efforts have been made by Ministry, statutory bodies, and all stakeholders in addressing the Cyber Security concerns of the industry and collaborate with each other to build a cyber resilient grid operation”.

Further he said that the Conference provides a platform for open discussions, information exchange, and educating professionals about concerns, mitigation techniques, and the latest innovations in cybersecurity for critical energy infrastructure.

The conference united key stakeholders, from SLDCs to international experts, fostering discussions on the latest cybersecurity trends. Sessions included Technical Presentations, Panel Discussions, and Table top Exercises, empowering attendees to combat dynamic challenges effectively.

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The installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) has increased from 76.37 GW in March 2014 to 173.61 GW in May 2023, reflecting an increase of around 2.27 times. RE generation (including large Hydro) has increased from 190.88 billion units (BU) in 2014 -15 to 365.60 BU in 2022-23 (up to March, 2023).

The  Minister said several initiatives for promotion of renewable energy were also taken in the last 9 years resulting in increase of non-fossil installed capacity to 43% in FY23. We have awarded 1,000 MWh battery storage project, which is one of the largest in the world.

• All villages and households have been electrified—a total of 2.86 cr. households connected.
• We have a massive transmission line of 4.71 lakh ckm, of which 1,97,229 ckm were added in the last 9 years.
• We also have ambitious plans for integrating over 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by FY30.
• “Average hours of supply in rural areas increased from 12.5 in FY14 to 20.53 in FY23, while it stand at 23.78 hours for urban areas.”

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The overall coal stock position i.e., at Mines, TPPs and transit, as on 13th June 2023, reached 110.58 Million Tonne (MT), indicating a substantial increase of 44.22% as compared to the stock of 76.67 MT last year. This higher coal stock position indicates commitment of maintaining an ample supply of coal by the Ministry of Coal.

Additionally, the Pithead coal stock at Coal India Limited (CIL) as on 13 th of this month stands at 59.73 MT, indicating a growth rate of 25.77% as compared to the stock of 47.49 MT on 13.06.2022. This upward trend highlights effective stock management strategies and operational efficiency.

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